8-1-04 - Two men were killed and two others critically injured in an early morning accident on Sunday along I-35. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says it happened ay the 18.5 mile marker in Love County around 2:20am when a 1997 Pontiac 2 door rolled several times.
The car's driver, 18-year-old Rene Mercado-Balderas of Gainesville, and 21-year-old passenger Santos Juan Popoca of Dallas died at the scene. Two other Gainesville men, Martinez Rene Hurtado and Jony Morales are both in critical condition.
Troopers say the car was southbound when the driver lost control and ran off the right side of the road, went into a broadslide and then flipped 5 times, ejected all four men. Troopers say the driver smelled of alcohol and was speeding at the time. No one in the car was wearing a seat belt.
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
